Daily Archives: August 18, 2010

One day after giving up 16 runs, the Somerset Patriots nearly recorded a shutout. The difference? Starting pitcher Brian Adams. The franchise’s all-time wins leader held the Long Island Ducks to one run on six hits and one walk in … Continue reading →

BRIDGEWATER — It seems that whenever the Somerset Patriots and Long Island Ducks share a field this season, it is a one-sided mirror reflecting the two look-a-like teams. “We mirror each other,” Patriots manager Sparky Lyle said, “but against us … Continue reading →

Jonathon Ellis took extra time warming up in the bullpen before the start of Tuesday night’s game. It didn’t take long for everyone at TD Bank Ballpark to figure out why. Ellis never looked comfortable as he retired only three … Continue reading →

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Mike AshmoreA lifelong resident of the Three Bridges section of Readington, Mike Ashmore is a 2001 graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School who began his career covering professional sports two years later. Since then, he's covered countless other teams and events ranging from the Stanley Cup Final to the UFC as a freelancer working in the area. Mike will add to his over 450 games of experience covering the Somerset Patriots by finishing out the season as MyCentralJersey.com's beat writer for the team.E-mail Mike

Ryan DunleavyRyan Dunleavy has covered Rutgers athletics for more than a decade, dating back to his days as a student at his alma mater. He became New Jersey Press Media’s Rutgers women’s basketball beat writer in 2009 and Rutgers football beat writer in 2013. Since joining the staff in 2004, the Morris County native also has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, the Somerset Patriots and high school sports.E-mail Ryan